Janet Hoek

The distribution, manufacture, sale and supply of disposable vapes are  banned from today.  Audio

Data disproves the Government's claims that reducing the number of tobacco retailers would lead to an increase in ram raids according to a public health professor. The Coalition plans to repeal smoke… Audio

Public health experts are calling on the government to be completely transparent on any past or present dealings MPs have had with tobacco companies.

It comes as the Associate Health Minister Casey… Audio

Cigarettes could be insulated from the full impacts of inflation, with documents showing New Zealand First Minister Casey Costello is seeking advice on the idea.

Currently tobacco excise is increased… Audio

A series of social media ads threatening that local dairies could close are the work of tobacco companies.

The Save Our Stores campaign features dairy owners who warn rules coming in force in July… Audio

New Zealand's a world-leader with its smokefree laws, but can it do the same when it comes to vaping? Audio

The government has ruled out following Australia's crackdown on vaping - at least this term. The Australian government is restricting flavoured and colourful vapes from retail, and non-prescription… Audio

Should vapes require a doctor's prescription?

That's the law in Australia, and there are growing calls from doctors, public health experts and educators for New Zealand to do likewise.

But across… Audio

Last year the government proposed to introduce a smoke-free generation, ending the sale of tobacco to anyone born after 2008. New research at the University of Otago has actually spoken to youth to… Audio

Anti-smoking groups are sounding the alarm at the growing number of vape shops in the country, with 300 new stores opening up since February alone. Kathryn speaks to Letitia Harding, chief executive… Audio

A leading researcher into achieving smokefree targets has been given a top accolade.

Otago University professor Professor Janet Hoek has been awarded the 2022 Critic and Conscience of Society Award.

New regulations on vape products come into force from today but a public health expert says the change won't do anything to stop the rise in young people vaping. All retailers, manufacturers and… Audio

A new skirmish in the war against tobacco aims to stub out a whole new generation of smokers. Audio

Marketing experts say today's Smokefree proposals could be a game changer for helping people wean themselves off their addictions to tobacco.  Audio

A Government plan to slash nicotine in cigarettes is being lauded as smart, bold and realistic. A proposal released by Associate Minster of Health Ayesha Verrall includes reducing the amount of… Audio